The Start and Scale Podcast

Security teams don’t review software. They review systems.In this Secure & Scale Podcast episode, we sit down with Emily Choi-Greene from Clearly AI to unpack what that actually means in practice, and why most security tooling is still only solving a slice of the problem 🎙️Emily breaks down why 75% of modern security reviews aren’t code at all, and why system-level context is where real risk lives.We get into:• Why AI is not the perfect solution to every problem 🤖• Why security teams review systems, not just code 🧠• What breaks when teams only focus on code vulnerabilities• Raising the floor with baseline security controls 📈• Where humans are still essential in security decisions 👥• Why security has to move at the speed of shipping software ⚡One of the biggest takeaways:Security isn’t a checklist of tools. It’s understanding how systems interact, where data flows, and where those connections quietly break.If you’re building in security or shipping AI-native products, this is a must-listen conversation 🎧🔗 Emily Choi-Greene’s LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eTMEVvVj🏢 Clearly AI: https://lnkd.in/e9MV6jdG👤 Jack Brandwood: https://lnkd.in/dFMyDUEN🎵 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eij7j2m▶️ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/evEFhtb2

AI-assisted coding is accelerating software development at a pace the security industry hasn’t seen before.In this episode of the Secure & Scale Podcast, Jack Brandwood sits down with Gadi Bashvitz, Founder & CEO of Bright Security, to unpack why traditional AppSec models are struggling to keep up with AI-generated code, rising vulnerability volume, and continuous AI-native attacks.In this episode, we dive into:• Why AI-assisted coding is reshaping application security• The rise of prompt injection and LLM vulnerabilities• How Bright dynamically validates AI-generated fixes• Why false positives create hidden costs• The shift from reactive AppSec to preventative security• Why developers may become “air traffic controllers”The conversation also explores how enterprise teams are evaluating AI security tools, and why secure code is becoming foundational for the future of software development.If you're a security leader, CTO, AppSec engineer, or developer building with AI, this episode is packed with practical insight into where secure software development is heading next.Gadi Bashvitz's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bashvitz/Jack Brandwood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacktechrec/Tact: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tact-team/posts/?feedView=all

The Start & Scale Podcast brings unfiltered stories from the people building the future of tech. Hosted by Jack, we explore the realities of scaling teams, building at speed, and the challenges facing engineers, developers, and tech leaders.The Secure & Scale Podcast is our cybersecurity series within Start & Scale, featuring operators, founders, and leaders shaping the future of cyber.This episode kicks off our new run, filmed live at RSA, featuring Chris Camacho, Co-Founder and COO of Abstract, the next-gen composable SIEM. Chris previously led revenue growth at Flashpoint through a PE exit and worked in threat management at Bank of America and the World Bank.We cover what a real security data strategy looks like, why most SIEMs are broken, how AI is changing the SOC, and where teams are getting it wrong with data, cost, and scale.Chris also shares the origin story of Abstract and how the company is positioning itself in a crowded security market.If you’re a CISO, SOC leader, security engineer, or founder in the detection and data space, this episode is for you.Chris Camacho: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdcamacho/Abstract: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abstractsecurity/Jack Brandwood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacktechrec/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28TbJcFOi9Fk4YbcHi1h7qYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@startandscale/videos

In this episode of The Start & Scale Podcast, we sit down with Ian Saultz, founder of Casco, who previously worked across organisations including AWS, Life Time Fitness and CommIT Enterprises.Ian shares how Casco became the second most upvoted company in Y Combinator history, how the idea was formed while at AWS, and what modern cyber security really looks like in an AI-driven world. We explore whether AI agents can replace security teams, the risks involved, lessons from YC, work-life balance, and where cyber defence is heading next.If you’re building in AI, security, or scaling a high-growth startup, this episode is packed with practical insight.

In this episode of The Start & Scale Podcast, wesit down with Alex Lisle, whose career spans Sony, Sega,SecurityScorecard, and now Reality Defender, where he’s helping tackle the growing deepfake crisis.Alex shares what it’s like moving from the UK to New York,how getting caught hacking early in his career helped shape his trajectory, and why deepfakes represent one of the biggest threats facing trust in the digital world.We explore how Reality Defender verifies what’s real, whatsets them apart in the AI security space, and whether AI could become genuinely dangerous as we move toward a post reality future.

🔥 “Tech is reshaping recruitment, and AI is leading the charge.” – Luke Morton 🔥In this episode, we sit down with Luke Morton, founder of FirstStage, to explore how AI and automation are transforming the world of recruitment. From AI-generated CVs to the future of hiring, Luke shares insights on how technology is changing the way companies find and hire talent.#AI #TechFounder #Recruitment #StartupLife #Scaling

Ross Tyler has led tech at Moneysupermarket Group, Car Finance 247, and Shield Safety — but he’s still learning something new every week. On The Start & Scale Podcast, Ross opens up about the realities of modern tech leadership: why communication is a CTO’s most powerful tool, what it really takes to rebuild a product platform, the importance of staying close to the code, and how AI is transforming the way his team works.

In this episode of The Start & Scale Podcast, we’re joined by Jeff Watkins, a seasoned CTO with experience at companies like AND Digital and BJSS. Jeff shares the evolution of his career from hands-on coding to high-level leadership, and the growing need for ethical, people-first decision-making in tech.We dive into the consequences of AI, why junior roles are being displaced, and how simply “writing code” isn’t enough anymore. Plus, we explore the importance of leadership training and learning from failure.If you’re leading a tech team or scaling a product in the AI era — this one’s for you.

In this episode of The Start & Scale Podcast, we sit down with Richard Wainwright — a seasoned advisor to fast-growing tech companies and a firm believer in the power of people over just pure technical skill.We dive into how his non-linear path in tech has shaped his advisory approach, why businesses often get product scaling wrong, and the underrated importance of soft skills when building teams. Richard also breaks down the biggest myths about growth, and what he actually does as a non-exec director.If you’re leading a startup, building a product, or trying to scale a team — this one’s packed with sharp insights you can use today.

This week on The Start & Scale Podcast, we sit down with Andy Lole, a seasoned CTPO with experience at companies like eBay, Atos, and Schibsted.Andy shares how taking 18 months out of the tech world changed his mindset, how his leadership style has evolved, and why failure is the best teacher. We dive into what it means to make an instant impact in a new role, how to manage distributed teams, and where the biggest opportunities lie for today’s engineers — especially in the age of AI.If you’re in tech, leadership, or scaling a startup, this one’s full of real talk and smart insight.

In this episode of The Start & Scale Podcast, we sit down with Mic Streeter, who has experience working at companies like N Brown Group, OneAdvanced, and Microlise, to explore leadership, hiring, and innovation in the tech world. Mic shares his journey through multiple tech industries, how COVID reshaped his approach, and why strong leadership is critical to building winning tech teams. We also unpack the future of AI in tech and the biggest mistakes Mic’s learned from along the way. Whether you’re a founder, tech leader, or curious about how to hire and lead in today’s environment, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

In this episode, we sit down with Leigh Rathbone, Head of Quality Engineering and one of the UK’s most vocal advocates for forward-thinking tech leadership, with experience at companies like Sony, cinch, and The Very Group.We explore the dizzying speed of Gen AI advancement, the role of self-development in leadership, and why software testing is a massively underrated career accelerator. Leigh also warns how badly we might be heading for disaster with AI — unless we act fast.If you’re a founder, technologist, or future leader, this one's a must-listen.

In our brand new episode, we sit down with Dave Manton, Head of Architecture at Victorian Plumbing!From starting his career as a Primary School Teacher before discovering Java and later being inspired by Manchester’s booming .NET scene, to now leading a growing architecture function, Dave’s story is one of career pivots, people-first leadership and building great tech teams without losing sight of the human side.We talk:→ Career transitions & juggling family life→ Leadership and self-reflection → Building a bespoke tech stack for scale → How to get the best out of your people → Culture, collaboration and what good tech looks likeAnd SO much more!If you're navigating leadership or a hands on role in tech, this one's packed with insight.

In this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, we sit down with Daniel Glenn, Senior VP - Technical Operations at iVendi, to break down what really matters in tech leadership, AI adoption, and building influence—whether you're leading a team or driving impact as an individual contributor.From navigating tech debt and bootstrapping challenges to the undeniable need for software engineers to embrace AI, Daniel shares hard-earned insights from his career in high-growth tech environments.We also get into battling imposter syndrome at a big consultancy in the US to embracing the fast-paced, no-excuses world of a 12-person startup at MAG-O, all the way to shaping technical operations at scale today.This is a must-listen if you’re a seasoned software engineer, an ambitious tech lead climbing the corporate ladder, or just obsessed with how great software gets built! Ep Recs:📰 The Pragmatic Engineer Newsletter – Gergely Orosz📚 Good Strategy Bad Strategy – Richard P. Rumelt📚 The Century Trilogy – Ken Follett

"The businesses that embrace change are the ones that survive.” On this episode of The Start & Scale Podcast, we’re joined by Matthew Belcher, Head of Emerging Technology at Codurance, to talk about the reality of AI adoption, the pace of technological change, and what businesses need to do to stay ahead. In this episode, we cover: 🚀 The AI hype cycle—are companies adopting AI for AI’s sake?⚡ How to separate game-changing tech from passing fads 🔍 Why businesses that fail to embrace AI risk being left behind💡 The inevitability of change—and how to design systems that thrive on it Alongside conversation about the rise and fall of countless technologies, we also dive into robotics, RAG, and the emerging innovations that we actually need to be paying attention to!Tune in for a jam-packed episode!Note: This episode was recorded in August 2024.

The Start & Scale Podcast is BACK with a brand-new series—this time, we’re diving deep into the world of tech with the people who are coding the future from the frontlines! 🚀Kicking off the first episode of our tech-focused series, we’re joined by Gary Young, Head of Development at Regatta, to explore what it really takes to build and scale high-performing development teams.In this episode, we cover:✅ The qualities that make a great leader and foster collaboration✅ How to get the best out of your team and people✅ Spotting the right (and wrong) leadership qualities in an interview✅ Why bringing in digital partners to augment can often lead to failure✅ The number one factor for a successful development team: communicationAnd SO much more!Whether you’re an experienced dev, a team lead navigating leadership challenges, or someone looking to break into the industry, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!Ep Recs:📚 The Phoenix Project📚 The DevOps Handbook📚 Humankind

This week on The Start & Scale Podcast, we were lucky enough to sit down with the extraordinary Sean Brown, twice-exited Founder and CEO at Versori! 🚀Sean’s episode unpacks:🚀 How his business is unlocking 4.5 years worth of revenue in 2 quarters🚀 How he successfully built and exited multiple businesses🚀 The importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded people🚀 The mentality he expects from employees🚀 An addiction to problem-solving🚀 The characteristics of successful people🚀 The impact your romantic partner will have on your business success🚀 Being in business with someone who is now in prison🚀 The graveyard of ventures he’s launched over the years, including the cryptocurrency, SeanCoinAnd SO much more!Whether you are a founder, AI enthusiast, or simply curious to learn from a pioneer who’s built and exited multiple businesses, this is an episode you DO NOT want to miss! #AI #TechFounder #Fundraising #FounderContent #Scaling

This week on The Start & Scale Podcast, we were lucky enough to sit down with Co-founder and CEO at ThinkCyber, Tim Ward! 🚀Tim’s episode explores:✅ When to transition from founder-led sales to a dedicated sales team✅ Building out high-performing tech teams ✅ The importance of revisiting your value proposition✅ How to successfully fundraise✅ Leading with a desire to solve a problem✅ What accelerator programmes could be doing better✅ How to build an engaged communityWe also unpack his career as a technical-founder and how ThinkCyber is revolutionising people-centric security plus SO much more.Whether you're a founder, tech enthusiast, or just curious about the process of scaling a successful tech venture, this is an episode you won't want to miss!#Fundraising #Accelerator #CyberSecurity #VC #TechCommunity

On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, you can listen and learn from the COO at Codurance, Steve Lydford!We discuss:✅ The art of crafting scalable software solutions ✅ Building high-performing tech teams ✅ Avoiding common pitfalls as a founder in software development ✅ How to handle being a non-technical founder✅ What Private Equity firms are seeking in a software company And SO much more!Whether you're a founder, tech enthusiast, or just curious about the magic behind successful tech ventures, this is an episode you won't want to miss. CoduranceSteve Lydford#SoftwareDevelopment #TechFounder #FounderContent #Entrepreneur #TechEntrepreneur #PrivateEquity #CodeBase #Scaling

On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, you can listen and learn from the CEO and Co-founder of Finboot, Juan Miguel Pérez Rosas!Juan's episode discusses the challenge of establishing product-market fit in emerging markets, first-hand fundraising advice and the key things you need to balance to be a successful founder.We also explore leveraging feedback to make gradual improvements that enable you to achieve your vision, embracing both soft and hard pivots throughout the journey, the clearest example of customer validation in Juan's experience and Juan's biased and unpopular opinion... 👀If you’re a founder or early-stage entrepreneur, this is a must-listen! 🚀Finboot Juan Miguel Pérez Rosas #Founder #TechContent #FounderContent #TechEntrepreneurs #Blockchain

On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, you can listen and learn from 4x Founder, Successful Exiter, Entrepreneur in Residence and Founder of his latest venture Trimontium.io, Mark Kuhillow!Mark's jam-packed episode discusses product-market fit and how to find it, the metrics you should be measuring, what to do if you don't know how to sell and the positive impact of neurodivergence. We also discuss using data to validate every decision, leaning into strengths in strategy and delivery, the importance of continuous iteration, Mark's scepticism around some founders and why neurodivergence is common amongst entrepreneurs.If you’re a founder or early-stage entrepreneur, this is a must-listen! 🚀

On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, you can hear from Ben Davies, Group Marketing Director at Praetura Group.  We explore the biggest mistakes startups make when marketing, how to build a community and where to start with your marketing strategy.Together we also unpack companies' tendency to focus too heavily on channels rather than messaging, the true cost of customer acquisition through paid marketing and what it takes to have a solvent company.Plus, why businesses should boycott focusing purely on benefits to stand out in the market, the importance of trying and failing fast and why simplicity is key.And we’ve said it before but honestly, SO much more!A must-listen for all startup founders, entrepreneurs and CEOs navigating both brand and growth marketing, with budgets of varying sizes.Ben Davies Praetura Group #Marketing #StartupMarketing #FounderContent #GrowthMarketing #Entrepreneurs

On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, you can listen and learn from the very successful Founder & CEO at Workspace 365, Erik Nicolai.Erik’s jam-packed episode explores how different cultures buy, the importance of personal development as your business grows and what’s more important. The problem or the solution? 🤔We also unpack how hiring more people doesn’t equate to growth, why the solution you’re offering will inevitably evolve and why your ability to listen to customers and adapt is critical for success. Plus SO much more! A must-listen for all startup founders and aspiring tech entrepreneurs navigating the development, launch and iteration of a SaaS product as well as international expansion. 🚀Erik Nicolai - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eriknicolai/ Workspace 365 - https://www.linkedin.com/company/workspace-365/ #SaaS #TechContent #FounderContent #TechEntrepreneurs #PersonalDevelopment

On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, you can listen and learn from former Head of Product at Co-op and Fractional CPO at Product Rebel, Holly Donohue.Holly’s jam-packed episode explores the number one thing businesses get wrong when it comes to product, traction vs validation and the grave importance of customer feedback.We also unpack the detrimental and sometimes (very!) costly impact founders can have on a business. From unvalidated assumptions and ignoring evidence to being wedded to a solution rather than building a product designed to fulfil a customer need, Holly reveals the common product pitfalls experienced by organisations of all sizes.A must-listen for all startup founders and aspiring tech entrepreneurs navigating the development, iteration and launch of a product. 🚀

On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Ed Abis, CEO at Dizplai, the leading content sourcing and engagement platform for broadcasters, sports organisations and brands! 🚀We dive into the impact and experience being part of the Comcast SportsTech accelerator programme has had on both Ed and Dizplai, why in Ed’s opinion you should never be selling, leaning into your network for soundboarding and support, and why there’s nothing wrong with showing vulnerability to your team as a leader.Plus, you can learn how Dizplai is empowering brands and broadcasters globally to connect with consumers through active and engaging content campaigns and solutions. 🌎 If you’re a founder considering accelerator programmes to support your growth goals or simply seeking guidance from a successful CEO, this is a must-listen! 🚀Ed AbisDizplaiThe jam-packed episode explores:🏎 Being part of an accelerator programme and how that’s empowered Dizplai to scale💦 The trickle-down effect of investors' attitudes🗣 Being unguarded around other CEOs and Founders🌀 A fail-fast mentality and embracing mistakes🤝 Using your network to de-risk ideas🪦 The graveyard of mistakes behind every success💉 The impact that COVID has had on the production sector❤️‍🔥 Audiences expectations in 2024📲 The democratisation of content creation✂️ Why realness is the content that’s cutting throughAnd SO much more!#TechContent #TechEntrepreneurs #FounderContent #ContentCreation #EngagingContent 

This week on Episode 10 of The Start and Scale Podcast, we were fortunate enough to sit down with Chris Roberts, Founder and CEO at Nimble Approach, a leading technology consultancy that enables organisations globally to create digital products and services greater than they thought possible 💻 In this episode, we dive into Nimble’s recent partnership with SCC. Having built the business from just himself to a team of 150 people and garnered significant interest from 25+ private equity firms over the years, Chris explains why joining forces with SCC felt like the right next step for the organisation thanks to cultural alignment and the exciting opportunities and projects their client base brought. Plus, we discuss the importance of making inroads with new clients in a business’ early stages through networking and word-of-mouth referrals, how Chris’ consultancy is committed to working with its customers to ensure they’re actually agile and why Chris would delegate far sooner and hire a SLT far quicker if he were to start Nimble Approach again. 🗣 If you’re a founder in the early stages of growth looking for actionable insights on how to navigate challenging markets and take your business to the next level, this episode is not to be missed! 🚀

On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Harry Neil Panter, Co-founder and CEO of Housr, the one-stop shop for every student’s housing needs. 🏘We dive into the complexities of navigating a US expansion, the unequivocal importance of spending money on lawyers, overcoming age prejudice within the business world as a young founder and how Housr has scaled from a humble university dorm room to a global disruptor in the student housing market.Plus, you can learn how Housr is empowering students in the UK and US to streamline the entire student housing search process and offset their rent, from one convenient app. 📲If you’re a founder considering entry into the US market or simply seeking guidance from a successful entrepreneur, this is a must-listen! 🚀#TechContent #TechEntrepreneurs #FounderContent #StudentHousing #StudentAccommodation 

On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Thomas Farquhar, Co-founder and CCO of Heatio, the multi-award-winning startup leading the charge towards smarter, connected homes and energy innovation. ⚡️ We dive into why you should never hire in sales, the importance of having a co-founder, why you’ll never get wealthy without an exit strategy and how NOT to spend 9 months networking, and only have canapés to show at the end of it. 🫒 Plus, you can learn how Heatio is empowering homes to reduce their energy bills through the platform’s data-driven recommendations, smart technology and grid flexibility.🔋 If you’re a founder seeking guidance from a serial entrepreneur with a proven record of growth, then this is a must-listen 🚀 Thomas FarquharHeatio

On Episode 7 of the Start and Scale Podcast, we are joined by Sam Royle, Co-founder and the CEO of SoSquared, the UK’s most agile influencer marketing platform 🎬 In this episode we dive into what makes a venture-backable entrepreneur, the importance of an incumbent network and how there is ALWAYS a way to do something 🧠 Plus, you can learn how to build a team around your strengths to underpin your growth goals and how to secure that first cheque that helps you get off the ground 🗻 If you’re a founder in the early stages of growth looking for actionable insights around securing investment, strengthening your mindset and business scalability, then this is a must-listen 🚀Also explore Sam's other passion, FLIP MCR, an event for founders, by founders. FLIP is centred around pre-seed/seed founders, offering a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to discover precisely what investors are looking for. #FounderContent #InfluencerMarketing #ÇontentCreation #TechEntrepreneurs #Investment 

This week we sit down with Michael Paisley, Co-founder of heata.We explore how innovation and re-engineering have led to the decarbonisation of general compute, whilst supporting those who are struggling in fuel poverty by offsetting hot water costs. Michael reveals how his curiosity and penchant for problem-solving in his early career as a graphic designer provided a strong grounding for his transition into the technical world with Heata co-founder, Chris.Discover how Heata's innovative solution has the potential to bring communities together circularly with companies compute satisfying society's need for hot water and why it's important as a startup to believe, be part of a change and ultimately, just keep going!From tech helping those in need, to product pivoting and heating homes at no cost, this episode is not to be missed 🔥

This week we sit down with Rob Bowley, Fractional CTO from Pragmatic Partners. This episode's conversation ranges from how businesses that bootstrap can be more successful, how spending money at the early stage will save you money in the long run, when the right time to hire a CTO is and impact vs effort 🎯.Rob's vast experience in the industry has led to an unwavering passion for tech start-ups and his primary focus has become about helping them succeed. Tech start-ups have to juggle budget and cost, opportunities and customers and the only way to prioritise is to be pragmatic and tenacious, Rob shares insights into how💡.

Welcome to the 4th episode of the Start & Scale Podcast, we sit down with the person who wants to make a difference - Amy Newton, Director of Manchester Tech Festival 🎪 the first true celebration of Manchester's Tech Scene.In this episode, we discuss how Amy came up with the concept of the Manchester Tech Festival in a basement all whilst dealing with a shock diagnosis of bipolar in 2019, the history of Manchester and why tech businesses might be taking advice from the Romans when choosing their office space? 🏢⚔Topics that pop up throughout this conversation include the importance of being useful, how a diagnosis can change your life and social responsibility within tech.

This week on the Start & Scale Podcast, we sit down with the guy who makes things - Stuart Warrington, Founder at Envoke Demos 👾🎮Envoke Demos, the virtual demo platform designed to revolutionise the way businesses showcase products to the world, essentially makes training and maintenance easier than ever before 🖥️In this episode, we discuss Stuart's 20-year filmmaking and animation career, the meaning and logistics behind the game-changing virtual demo platform, and the challenges of getting that first investment 💰Topics that pop up throughout this conversation include the challenges of being dyslexic in childhood, staying ahead of the curve, iterating quickly, and learning to be comfortable with failing.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Claire Lewis, Co-founder and CEO at Baltic Ventures, a tech accelerator on a mission to support game-changing founders 💼We hear about the evolving landscape of mission-driven workplaces, the role of tech in society, and navigating investor expectations 🌐 Tune in for insightful discussions on validation strategies and the discipline needed to thrive in the dynamic tech industry 🔍To watch: https://youtu.be/EQ8HZKBM0uIDon't forget to subscribe!

On the first episode of Start & Scale, Patrick Smith, Founder and CEO of Zally, is on a mission to say "goodbye" to passwords and "hello" to revolutionary AI, Zally, that can tell the difference between you and an imposter 🔐Who is Patrick Smith? A serial entrepreneur and a pioneering force in the tech industry who’s never been afraid to do things differently. His mission is simple: to eliminate passwords and build the UK’s next unicorn 🦄What is Zally? A deep tech startup which uses AI to determine if the user trying to crack into your device is the right one 📲Their mission? To disrupt authentication and to say "bye-bye" to passwords 🚫🔑Watch here: https://youtu.be/FwfWK4Cep08?feature=sharedPatrick Smith: www.linkedin.com/in/bypatricksmith/Zally: www.zally.com/Don't forget to subscribe!

On this episode of the #TactTalksPodcast, we are joined by Patience Tucker, Chief Executive Officer at WI-Q 📱We discuss the importance of finding a balance between being a parent and an entrepreneur, how mentors can actively play a role in character and business development, and the impact that WI-Q (why queue?!), a mobile ordering platform, has had on the hospitality industry 🍔💼Patience also sheds light on her most significant tips for becoming a successful entrepreneur and we delve into how start-ups can use VC (venture capitalist) funding and bootstrapping methods to develop their business 🥾 📈🖥️ To watch: https://youtu.be/GCKio8UraRgPatience Tucker - https://tinyurl.com/mwxxvx3mWI-Q - https://tinyurl.com/4vjwch6h

On this episode of the #TactTalksPodcast, Ryan Swann, Founder and Chief Risk Officer at RiskSmart, joins us to discuss his experiences designing a platform that simplifies, centralises and digitalises risk management for SMEs 💻With a strong background in financial services, FinTech and consumer credit, Ryan has first-hand experience of building, leading and developing in-house legal, compliance, risk and regulatory teams 💸Tune in to hear about how the Chief Risk Officer role has adapted over time and see how you can minimise risk within your business ⛔️⚠️To Watch 📺: https://youtu.be/6-AVvl9xEToRyan Swann - https://tinyurl.com/534ekxe8 RiskSmart - https://tinyurl.com/y426spns#TactTalksPodcast #Podcast #RyanSwann #RiskSmart #Tech #Advice #BusinessGrowth #RiskManagement #YouTube

Join us on today’s episode of the #TactTalksPodcast as we sit down with Josh Baker, Founder of SYNTHO, to hear his advice about listening to what your audience wants, working quickly yet efficiently, and using your competitors as motivators⚡️SYNTHO is an electronic music learning platform designed to help aspiring DJs learn how to create their own music and enhance their skills with world-class video courses and bespoke tutorials for a range of abilities💿🎶 Josh talks us through his journey of starting as a DJ and progressing into a successful business owner and some of the challenges and realisations he's learnt along the way 💼🖥️ To watch: https://youtu.be/xFwsL8TbM7UJosh Baker - https://tinyurl.com/2xf3py6wSYNTHO - https://tinyurl.com/3hf4zpp2 #JoshBaker #SYNTHO #MakingTheConnection #tact #ITRecruitment #DigitalRecruitment #TechForGood #DevLaunchPad

Today on the #TactTalksPodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down Andrew Barlow, Founder & CEO at Chatloop, to hear his advice on dealing with success in business from a young age, his tips on scaling a SaaS business and much more!  With 17 years of experience at the forefront of technology innovation, Andrew founded Chatloop. Chatloop is an app where you can connect, chat and loop your friends into content on any website. With Chatloop, you can browse, search and discover, uncovering new experiences all in one place! #tacttalks #podcast #technology #chatloop #tech #episode #subscribenow #spofitypodcasts #edtech

Today on the  #TactTalksPodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Dave Foreman, Managing Partner & Co-Founder at Praetura Ventures, to hear his advice on sticking to your criteria, investing the right way and much more! 👏Dave founded Praetura Ventures over 10 years ago which backs early-stage, high-growth businesses that are predominantly, but not exclusively, focused on backing North West entrepreneurs. We are so excited to have Dave on the podcast to share his journey to becoming a Managing Partner & Co-Founder, the importance of not chasing success, raising capital, and everything in between! 🚀 Are you excited about today's new podcast? 💭  Let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.👇Dave Foreman - bit.ly/3qMWhvRPraetura Ventures - www.praeturaventures.com#DaveForeman #PraeturaVentures #MakingTheConnection #tact #ITRecruitment #DigitalRecruitment #TechForGood #DevLaunchPad

Today on the  #TactTalksPodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Mark Evans, Director of Engineering at Moonpig, to hear his advice on the challenges of remote working culture, joining a new team as a leader and much more! 👏 With over 25 years of experience in the technology industry across a wide range of sectors, including automotive, e-commerce, retail, and media/publishing, Mark has gained valuable knowledge that enables him to build and lead high-performing teams and organisations. Having worked in various countries, Mark also possess direct and relevant experience in the benefits of a diverse team and how it can effectively tackle any business challenge. We are so excited to have Mark on the podcast to share his journey to becoming Director of Engineering, decision fatigue, the importance of time blocking and everything in between! 🚀 Are you excited about today's new podcast? 💭  Let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.👇 Mark Evans - bit.ly/43jKzH4Moonpig - www.moonpig.com #MarkEvans #Moonpig #MakingTheConnection #tact #ITRecruitment #DigitalRecruitment #TechForGood #DevLaunchPad

Today on the #TactTalksPodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Safe Hammad, CTO & Co-Founder at Arctic Shores, to hear his advice on staying connected to the tech when becoming more hands-off, the true cost of the wrong hire and much more! 👏 As a technology generalist with a long history of enterprise software development, Safe enjoys tackling complex problems with simple and elegant solutions that make a large difference. Together with his Co-Founder and friend, Robert Newry, they have built a team of experts in psychometric science and game technology to create a world leading platform in the emerging space of game-based assessments. Their unique assessments have been used all over the world by hundreds of thousands of people who are now better informed about their strengths and the sort of careers they would be most suited to. We are so excited to have Safe on the podcast to share his journey to becoming CTO, co-founding Arctic Shores, seed round funding, and everything in between! 🚀 Are you excited about today's new podcast? 💭 Let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.👇 Safe Hammad - bit.ly/42dCiU2Arctic Shores - www.arcticshores.com #SafeHammad #ArcticShores #MakingTheConnection #tact #ITRecruitment #DigitalRecruitment #TechForGood #DevLaunchPad

Today on the  #TactTalksPodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with CTO, Anna Dick, a CTO who also holds advisory positions at Take a Seat and Tech nation, to hear her opinion on attracting a more diverse team, making the most from ad spend and much more! 👏Anna has worked in Tech for over 20 years with a proven track record of transforming and growing tech teams and businesses in a Digital landscape across many sectors including Media, Travel, Retail Services and Recruitment. Anna is an outcome focused CTO and Tech leader with particular strengths in Tech & Digital Strategy and product development and is highly experienced in translating this to non Tech Stakeholders, including founders and investors! 🙌We are so excited to have Anna on the podcast to share the importance of corporate experience, staying ethical in decision making, delivering an agile team and everything in between! 🚀 Are you excited about today's new podcast? 💭  Let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.👇🎧To listen: Youtube - bit.ly/4117Yva Anna Dick - bit.ly/3Vu6adhTake a Seat - takeaseatppl.co.ukTech Nation - technation.io #AnnaDick #MakingTheConnection #tact #ITRecruitment #DigitalRecruitment #TechForGood #DevLaunchPad

Today on the  #TactTalksPodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Ryan Temple, Head of Engineering at Tes, to hear his advice on the different routes into Tech, “passing the ladder down” and much more! 👏 Ryan is an experienced technical leader who specialises in building collaborative, inclusive and high performing teams. Backed by years of experience building scalable, secure products that meet the needs of millions of users, Ryan loves driving teams to be the best they can! 🙌 We are so excited to have Ryan on the podcast to share how he used parts of Tes’ acquisition to build better software, his journey to becoming Head of Engineering and everything in between! 🚀 🎧To watch: Youtube - bit.ly/3A94D2g Ryan Temple - bit.ly/40q0wJQTes - www.tes.com #RyanTemple #Tes #MakingTheConnection #tact #ITRecruitment #DigitalRecruitment #TechForGood #DevLaunchPad

Today on the  #TactTalksPodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Pete Craven, Director of Platform Engineering at Slalom Build, to hear his advice on learning more on the job, the advantages of coding schools and much more! 👏Pete is a Director with 9 years of experience in various industries and sectors. Throughout his career, Pete has focused on Cloud Architecture, building the best teams around, and helping engineers develop into T-shaped professionals. We are so excited to have Pete on the podcast to share his journey to becoming Director of Platform Engineering, figuring out what part of tech he wanted to be in, adapting to a new team while guiding them in the right direction, and everything in between! 🚀 Are you excited about today's new podcast? 💭  Let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.👇 🎧To listen: Youtube - bit.ly/3mADTV5 Pete Craven - bit.ly/403L9qbSlalom Build - www.slalombuild.com#PeteCraven #SlalomBuild #MakingTheConnection #tact #ITRecruitment #DigitalRecruitment #TechForGood #DevLaunchPad

Today on the  #TactTalksPodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Chris Northwood, Head of Development at Culture Shift, to hear her advice on building a safe workplace, where ethics belong in Tech and much more! 👏 Chris is a tech leader and the author of The Full Stack Developer.  Her career has spanned research projects at the University of Oxford, building websites at scale and developing cutting edge broadcast and production systems at BBC R&D, agile consultancy at ThoughtWorks, and scaling tech-for-good start-up Culture Shift to £1M ARR. Chris enjoys leading teams and building a diverse culture through focussing on the end user. We are so excited to have Chris on the podcast to share her journey to becoming Head of Development, the value of having a diverse workplace, writing her book ‘The Full Stack Developer’, and everything in between! 🚀  Are you excited about today's new podcast? 💭  Let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.👇 🎧To listen: Youtube - bit.ly/42Bg004 Chris Northwood - bit.ly/42tOuRVCulture Shift - www.culture-shift.co.uk #ChrisNorthwood #CultureShift #MakingTheConnection #tact #ITRecruitment#DigitalRecruitment #TechForGood #DevLaunchPad

Today on the  #TactTalksPodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Mark Kitching, Director of Data Engineering at Comparethemarket, to hear his advice on identifying stress points, the importance of diversity within your team and much more! 👏 Mark is an experienced technology leader with extensive background in putting together high performing, diverse and high functioning teams. Mark has proven delivery expertise having led teams delivering projects for two of the biggest media companies in the UK for external and internal customers, founders and C-Suite. We are so excited to have Mark on the podcast to share his journey to becoming Director of Data Engineering, his advice on how to maintain a happy team with low staff turnover, the struggles he faced when trying to build a team, and everything in between! 🚀 Are you excited about today's new podcast? 💭  Let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comments below👇 🎧To listen: Youtube - bit.ly/3yQ6Wqt  Mark Kitching - bit.ly/3n2oq02Comparethemarket - https://www.comparethemarket.com #MarkKitching #Comparethemarket #MakingTheConnection #tact #ITRecruitment #DigitalRecruitment #TechForGood #DevLaunchPad 

Today on the  #TactTalksPodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Lydia Hawthorn, Delivery Director at Cprime, to hear her advice when it comes to focusing on the basics, having a truly Agile mindset and much more! 👏Lydia is an Agile Certified Project Manager and Coach and an experienced leader. With a demonstrated history of working in the computer and network security industry, Lydia is skilled in Scrum, Kanban, Project Management, and Agile process implementation.We are so excited to have Lydia on the podcast to share her journey to becoming Delivery Director, the struggles she faced along the way and everything she has learned in between! 🚀Are you excited about today's new podcast? 💭Let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comments below👇🎧To listen: Youtube - bit.ly/3msu2AqLydia Hawthorn - bit.ly/3EZUc46Cprime - www.cprime.com#LydiaHawthorn #Cprime #tact #tacttalkspodcast #MakingTheConnection

Today on the  #TactTalksPodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Leighan Mason, CTO at Victorian Plumbing, to hear his experience of starting a huge project, the importance of trust and much more! 👏Leighan is an accomplished solution-focused software architect and engineer with a long history of designing and leading the development of varied commercially successful products!We are so excited to have Leighan on the podcast to share his journey to CTO, a wealth of experience and great advice! 🚀Are you excited about today's new podcast? 💭Let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comments below 👇🎧To watch: Youtube - bit.ly/3xETmpdLeighan Mason - bit.ly/3JR0yGc#LeighanMason #VictorianPlumbing #MakingTheConnection #Tact. #ITRecruitment #DigitalRecruitment #TechForGood #DevLaunchPad

Today on the  #TactTalksPodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Jaz Chana, experienced Technology Director, to hear his experience guiding Cinch through a major pivot in strategy, driving purpose within his team, how to hire clever people and much more!👏From preparing Operational and Capital expenditure budgets in excess of £4 million, to Managing a portfolio of Projects (some of which ran up to £5 million), Jaz has amassed a very diverse set of skills and achievements in leadership & management, Software & architecture, product development, innovation and culture.We are so excited to have Jaz on the podcast to share his journey in the industry, funny stories and wealth of experience! 🚀Are you excited about today's new podcast? 💭Let us know your thoughts on the episode in the comments below 👇🎧To listen: Youtube - bit.ly/3YbkfNcJaz Chana - bit.ly/3Gho2R5#JazChana #MakingTheConnection #TactIT #ITRecruitment #DigitalRecruitment #TechForGood #DevLaunchPad